The modern city of Saskatoon began as a tiny settlement on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River. It was founded by immigrants from Toronto belonging to the Temperance Colonization Society, led by Methodist preacher John Neilson Lake. Although the planned temperance colony ultimately failed, the small settlement managed to endure. It lost [...]

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Planet S Magazine is Saskatoon’s bi-weekly free newspaper, featuring news, arts and entertainment. Launched in 2002, it is one of the places people turn when they want to know what’s going on in the city.
An issue contains local, provincial and international news. Depending on your political [...]

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Located in the middle of the roundabout at the base of the Victoria bridge, “The Founders” by sculptor Hans Holtkamp stands as a fitting tribute to the two men who are considered Saskatoon’s founding fathers.
John Lake was the leader of the Temperance Colonization Society, a group of Methodists [...]

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Sushiro is a definite gem in Saskatoon. Being a landlocked province, you wouldn’t expect to find sushi so fresh that you can practically taste it swimming (and I mean that as a compliment). Located on 10th St. E in the Broadway district, Sushiro has become a [...]